Battleground Podcast

AEW Superstar Darby Allin drops by ahead of AEW Revolution, where he and the Icon Sting face the Young Bucks in a highly personal and heated tag team bout. Discover the behind-the-scenes ideas Darby had for Sting's last match and the emotional significance of becoming AEW World Tag Team Champions, marking Sting's only championship during his AEW run. Gain insight into the personal nature of the upcoming match, with the Young Bucks making it more than just a competition for gold. Darby also opens up about his plans to honor Sting and their legacy once the boots are hung up. Darby also talks about how his training is going for climbing Mt. Everest.

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Battle sits down with the longest reigning Intercontinental Champion, Gunther, to dive into the world of professional wrestling and beyond. Gunther shares insights on his remarkable legacy, the impact of WWE Raw's move to Netflix on the wrestling landscape, and the opportunities and challenges this shift brings for both WWE and its wrestlers. We also explore Gunther's thoughts on potential rivalries, including his perspective on facing Chad Gable again, and his memorable encounter with rising star Bron Breaker at the Royal Rumble. Additionally, Gunther provides a glimpse into the backstage atmosphere of WWE, emphasizing the importance of maintaining positivity and support. And finally, in a lighthearted moment, Gunther tackles the age-old question: wrestling a grizzly bear or assembling IKEA furniture without instructions? Tune in for a captivating discussion with a wrestling legend.

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In this exclusive interview with WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels, we dive deep into the excitement building up for NXT #VengeanceDay, just days after the historic #RoyalRumble. From the highly anticipated Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic finals, Shawn provides unique insights into the key matchups. Plus, he shares thoughts on the NXT Women's Championship clash between Roxanne Perez and Lyra Valkyria, the challenges of guiding young talent like Oba Femi, and what to expect from the NXT Championship showdown between Ilja Dragunov and Trick Williams and is Bron Breaker still on the NXT roster!

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Join us for an exclusive interview with #WWE Superstar Ivy Nile as she opens up about her journey from NXT to Raw. Discover the challenges, strategies, and memorable moments that have shaped her career. From facing Rhea Ripley for the title to preparing for the Royal Rumble, Ivy shares insights into the world of a high-stakes WWE Superstar. Learn about her unique approach to balancing athleticism and storytelling in the ring and explore her personal passions outside of the spotlight. Don't miss this in-depth conversation with one of WWE's rising stars!

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Today on the show we sit down with #AEW superstar, Eddie Kingston. Eddie Kingston delves into the significance of the Continental Classic and the creation of the modern American Triple Crown championship in 2023. From reflecting on intense matches with Brody King and Bryan Danielson to the gratification of defeating rivals like Claudio, Kingston shares insights into his journey through the tournament. Discover his thoughts on potential contenders, defending titles across promotions, AEW's international signings, and his upcoming Collision match against Andrade. Plus, find out Eddie's take on the new Triple Crown belt. #aew #njpw #prowrestling

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In this exclusive interview, TNA Wrestling's newest signee, Kushida, divulges his motivations behind joining the promotion for a long-term deal. From discussing his aspirations within the company to potential dream matches against returning star Okada and former rival Will Ospreay, Kushida delves into the unique aspects of TNA that drew him in and the championships he aims to capture. #Kushida #TNA #ProWrestling

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IMPACT! Wrestling Knockouts World Champion Trinity joins us today as she reflects on her epic title defense against Mickie James at Bound for Glory, spills the beans on the surprising talent that caught her off guard, and hints at the possibility of a custom glow belt in her future. Trinity also dives into the success of the IMPACT! women's division, sharing insights on her recent match against Deonna Purrazzo. We also preview Trinity's upcoming match with Jordynne Grace at Hard To Kill and uncover the potential challengers she has her eyes on! PLUS there's a surprise appearance from the Bloodline at the end.


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The Rated R Superstar, Adam Copeland joins the show. We discuss the unique blend of talent in AEW and the creative environment compared to his previous endeavors. Copeland opens up about defying the odds alongside Bryan Danielson and Saraya, who were all once told they'd never wrestle again.

Plus, Copeland hints at potential cross-promotional opportunities and dream matchups. And, of course, we can't forget about the possibility of iconic themes and familiar faces making a return. Tune in for all this and more, and don't forget to grab your tickets for AEW Collision and Battle of the Belts 8 at the FedExForum this Saturday! Visit aewtix.com for more details.

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Ahead of #ImpactWrestling #BoundForGlory, newest members of the show #NickieBooshie and #DriuneSantana spoke to IMPACT! Wrestling Hall of Famer #TraciBrooks about being inducted by her best friend #GailKim, preparing for #IMPACT1000 and more on a special interview with #TheShakkasDen on #BattleGroundPodcast

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AEW Superstar Ricky Starks joins us today ahead of AEW Collison live from SLC! Ricky shares his thoughts on John Moxley's surprising comments during his match against Wheeler Yuta and whether he'd consider joining the BCC. We also discuss his epic 5-star match with Danielson and how awards like that affect him.

Plus, Ricky opens up about his journey to earning respect in the industry after facing off against MJF and Danielson. But that's not all - we delve into Ricky's recent Twitter support for his friend Jade upon her WWE signing and how he navigates supporting friends in different wrestling promotions. Finally, Ricky Starks offers his unique perspective on AEW's role in shaping the future of wrestling and his personal contributions to that exciting journey.

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Join us as we they sit down with the IMPACT! Tag Team Champions, the Rascalz ahead of Bound For Glory. Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz tell us their plans to define an era in tag team wrestling, Zach's unexpected reunion in IMPACT!, navigating intense rivalries, and their role in the promotion's resurgence. Plus, we explore the potential impact of CM Punk in IMPACT! and their thoughts on defending their titles in New Japan. Don't miss this insightful conversation with the champs! #impactwrestling #cmpunk #therascalz

Don't miss Bound For Glory in Chicago on October 21st.

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In this special episode, we're joined by the electrifying Swerve Strickland ahead of this weekend's #AEWWrestleDream. Swerve opens up about his highly anticipated match against Hangman, sharing his thoughts on what it would mean to him to become the first African American AEW World Champion. Get ready for an inside look at his new music, career aspirations, and so much more. Don't miss this exclusive conversation with one of AEW's rising stars!

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Today, Battle sits down with IMPACT! Wrestling Superstar Lio Rush for an exclusive interview. Lio talks about his return to IMPACT! Wrestling, what it would mean to him on winning the X Division title, the locker room vibe compared to other companies he's worked for, dream matches, upcoming music projects & more!

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Today, Battle and Eli talk with @aew superstar Wheeler Yuta ahead of his big match this Wednesday on #Dynamite against Kenny Omega. Yuta also talks about Blackpool Combat Club, finishing off the Elite at Blood & Guts, what's next after this chapter is over with the Elite and more! #AEW #aewdynamite #allelitewrestling

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Battle & Eli sit down with #AEW Referee, Aubrey Edwards. Aubrey talks about the culture of AEW on how things have changed since the start of AEW. Edwards also talks to the guys about making Karen Jarrett tap out, loudest crowd, AEW storylines, how the referee's get selected for matches and more!

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Today on the Battleground Podcast, good friend of the show Nick Aldis dropped by to talk with Battle in an exclusive interview. Nick talks about his surprising return to IMPACT! Wrestling. Nick tells Battle what he wants to do while he's in IMPACT! and so much more!

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Today on the show, #WWE superstar Big E joins us. Big E gives us an update on his neck, working with the #USFL, upcoming PLE's Backlash & SummerSlam, he also talks about New Day & much more!

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Today on the show we're joined by a man of many names, but we know him as Chris Jericho! Jericho talks about his match tonight against Keith Lee, the misconception of the AEW locker room, ALL IN London, his historical career and much more! #chrisjericho #allelitewrestling #aew


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After taking a break, Battle & Eli are back with a BIG time guest! Tony Khan is BACK on the show to talk about the upcoming Ring of Honor PPV Supercard of Honor. Tony talks about bringing back Honor Club and the historic numbers they're doing for the subscription as well as the numbers for the ROH events & PPVs. Khan also tells us about new titles debuting at Supercard of Honor, the Reach For The Sky Ladder Match, would he work with other companies in the future, and much more!

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This week, WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther drops by to talk with Battle & Eli. Gunther talks about his thoughts on a possible one on one match against Brock Lesnar, his feud with Sheamus, would there be room to add to Imperium, and is there a title that he would like to bring back.

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